Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 It’s sufficiently slight however and

It’s sufficiently slight however and I suspect few readers would find it off-putting and with age

warmed fig and blackberry reduction

There is both excellent power but also excellent delineation to the energetic and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that possess a highly seductive mouth feel before culminating in a wonderfully persistent

Cavaillon melon

truffles and crushed rocks

Francois Villard, Condrieu Poncins Vintage:2009 It’s sufficiently slight however andSweet orange and ripe apricot aroma. Deliciously fragrant. Intense almond kernel and apricot on the palate, with just the right edge of bitter freshness to balance the creamy rich texture. Very complete and surprisingly fresh. (JH)